Public Discussions about UBCO Downtown in Kelowna
Jack B about UBCO Downtown
Mar 31, 2024
This is very sad that it continue to cause problems, as I would like this project to succeed. There has been no updates on construction, which they promised, however it creates more problems and I start to worry they reconsider the whole thing.
Kelowna subsidized apartments evacuated due to neighbouring UBC Okanagan construction - Kelowna News
Residents were escorted out of the building on Bertram Street just before 2 p.m. by members of the Kelowna Fire Department and city staff.
Jim Kelowna |construction update at UBCO Downtown
Mar 23, 2024
Long time without photos of the hole, here it is. It seems like they almost filling it in, not sure.
No news on the plans after pausing the digging, even when promissed in "upcoming weeks".
Only rumors on internet that parkade being cut from planned 4.5 storeys to 2.5, but no official information.
TMB Okanagan about UBCO Downtown
Mar 06, 2024
Hi Jim. I think that rendering is taken from Bertram & Doyle Ave, and the brick buildings you are seeing are placeholders for the existing buildings adjacent to UBC (the old school building & the legion).
That's sad, I am wondering how deep they have dug so far, in terms of full levels for parking, 3 out of 4? Looks pretty deep.
On another note, the new rendering of the tower is very confusing, what is happening on the ground level? Does anyone know? Was nicer to see grand open facades with public spaces on the previous renderings.
Jim Kelowna about UBCO Downtown
Mar 01, 2024
That's sad, I am wondering how deep they have dug so far, in terms of full levels for parking, 3 out of 4? Looks pretty deep.
On another note, the new rendering of the tower is very confusing, what is happening on the ground level? Does anyone know? Was nicer to see grand open facades with public spaces on the previous renderings.
Construction has been paused briefly as recommended from engineers due to problems with the surrounding buildings. UBC is making changes, estimated opening of the building in is still the same (Fall 2027).
Chris Aldrich about UBCO Downtown
Mar 01, 2024
Construction has been paused briefly as recommended from engineers due to problems with the surrounding buildings. UBC is making changes, estimated opening of the building in is still the same (Fall 2027).
Jack B about UBCO Downtown
Jan 21, 2024
Another building deemed unsafe around the construction site is School District 23. According to the school, there have been significant shifts and cracks identified, so they were forced to move out.
It is worth mentioning the building at 580 Doyle Avenue has been owned by UBC Properties Trust since the end of 2022, but was leased to the online school staff.
Out of the four structures impacted so far, two buildings were supposed to shut down for redevelopment anyway and one wanted to sell to UBC. Only the affordable housing building - Hadgraft Wilson Place is truly worth the worries, in my opinion.
Jack B about UBCO Downtown
Dec 29, 2023
Jack B about UBCO Downtown
Dec 23, 2023
More news about damage to nearby buildings, the second one to shut down.
Kelowna Legion closed due to impacts of neighbouring development - Kelowna News
The Royal Canadian Legion in Kelowna will not be home for the holidays.
Jim Kelowna about UBCO Downtown
Dec 07, 2023
Additional damage to nearby buildings was identified. Because of the digging to the record depths for Kelowna.
Big dig for UBCO's downtown Kelowna campus damaging nearby buildings
Excavation work at the site of UBC Okanagan’s new downtown Kelowna campus has caused damage to a nearby building, university and city officials say.
Jim Kelowna |construction update at UBCO Downtown
Nov 17, 2023
Not much of an update here. It’s been scheduled that the digging will continue until the end of 2023. So as expected.
Dayana L. |construction update at UBCO Downtown
Oct 15, 2023
UBC still working on the underground parkade
Jack B |construction update at UBCO Downtown
Sep 22, 2023
Undergoing the construction of the parking garage.
Jack B about UBCO Downtown
Aug 12, 2023
The most significant development in Kelowna, going to change the vibe of the Downtown and the skyline, love it!
